1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE wheel torque

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
9. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence as shown.
I A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenea
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100 lb-ft
(140 Nom).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and
to the proper
torque specification.
Don’t try to put
a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Stoe-g the Flat Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk
so the side that faces out
when it
is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not fit down into the well. Place
it so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you
are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
c
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts
are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection’, in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel.
This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain
that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque”
in the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if you
need to, to get
all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.) When It’s Time
for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6
mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire
if any of the following statements
are true:
0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
around the tire.
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because
of the size or location
of the damage.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Dimensions
Wheel Base ............ 113.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Length
................ 209.8 inches (532.9 cm)
Height
.................. 56.4 inches (143.3 cm)
Width
.................. 76.5 inches (194.3 cm)
Front Tread
.............. 60.9 inches (154.7 cm)
Rear Tread
.............. 60.9 inches (154.7 cm)
Wheel Nut Torque ......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure; ask your Cadillac dealer.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Filter Element ............. AC Type A1096C
25096932
Fuel Filter Element ............ AC Type GF-624
25121801
Engine
Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-58 25014377
PCV Valve
.................. AC Type CV-774C 6487779
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 41-900
5614236
Thermostat
.................... AC Type 13 1-66
3531407
Windshield Wiper Blade (Pin Type)
................ .22 inches (56.5 cm)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3.14. 3.30
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-94
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-59
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors
.................................... 2-62
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-22
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ xiii
Stop Engine . Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-94
SUnroOf ....................................... 2-64
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-38
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-31
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-63
Temperature Controls
......................... 3.3. 3.7
Theft
......................................... 2-16
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2- 18
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-94
Theft-Deterrent
Alarm System .................... 2- 17
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-36
Time, Setting the
............................... 3- 15
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
TireLoading
................................... 4-30 BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-94
Top Strap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-32
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-70
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
Traction Control System
................................ 4-9
Engaged Message
............................. 2-95
OffMessage
................................. 2-95
ReadyMessage
.............................. 2-95
SuspendedMessage ........................... 2-95
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2-78, 4-9
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine warning Devices ............................... 5-4
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-74
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-53
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-46
Nut Torque
............................. 5-32. 6-70
Replacement
................................. 6-46
Wrench
..................................... 5-28
Windows
..................................... 2-35
Express-Down
............................... 2-36
Power
...................................... 2-35
Rear Lockout Switch
.......................... 2-36
Warranty Information
............................ 7- 12
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-40
Fluid
.................................. 2.40. 6.25
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-38
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses
...................................... 6-59
Rainsense
................................... 2-39
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiper Activated Headlamps
...................... 2-46
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-59
Wood Panels. Cleaning
.......................... 6-51
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-9
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-28
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